Genoa Bridge Collapse and Lessons for Nigeria

PROFESSOR DANLADI MATAWAL I listened this week, over and over, to the news of the collapsed bridge in Genoa, Italy and wondered if there are any lessons for Nigeria and cognate Nigerian Engineers and Policy makers. The collapsed Italian bridge is government owned but privately operated and is a Cable bridge. That is lesson number…

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Technologies that Make All-new Ford Escape Ideal Suburban SUV for Nigeria

Recently launched by Coscharis Motors, the exclusive distributor of Ford vehicles in Nigeria, the all-new Ford Escape delivers bold styling, unmatched capability, and refinement in the mid-size SUV segment. Ford engineers have also packed the Escape with modern connectivity and driver-assist features that make every drive easier, safer and more efficient. “We are very excited that…

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The All-New BMW 3 Series Sedan: Test and Trial at the “Green Hell”

The next generation of the BMW 3 Series Sedan just completed the crucial final stages of suspension and chassis development prior to the start of production. There was only one possible location for full driving dynamics testing and set-up runs: the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. For over 35 years, test runs at the “Green Hell” have…

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How to Make a Rally Car Fly!

…The Full Story behind the Epic Skydriver Viral Video …What Really Happened When the Flying Fiesta Returned To Earth Awards, beers, eBay, clones, drones plus a crash landing – the full story and secrets behind the jaw-dropping #Skydriver viral video have been revealed in a short follow-up film released on Tuesday. What started life as…

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